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PORK CHOPS
with RHUBARB SALSA
2 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1 avocado, seeded and chopped
3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. finely chopped sweet onion
3 tsp. finely chopped seeded jalapeño
pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/8 tsp. salt, divided
1 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper,
divided
4 (1 1/2- to 2-inch thick) bone-in
center cut pork shops
1. In a skillet, add water to a depth
of 1 inch; bring to a boil over
medium-high heat. Add rhubarb,
and boil for 10 to 12 seconds
or just until crisp-tender. Drain
immediately, and plunge in
ice water to stop the cooking
process. Drain well.
2. In a glass bowl, gently combine
rhubarb, avocado, cilantro, onion,
jalapeño pepper, sugar, cumin,
lime juice, 1/8 tsp. salt, and 1/8
tsp. pepper. Chill for at least 1
hour.
3. Preheat grill to medium heat
(300° to 350°). Spray grill rack
with nonstick nonfl ammable
cooking spray. Sprinkle pork on
both sides with remaining 1 tsp.
salt and remaining 1 tsp. pepper.
Grill pork chops for 6 minutes
per side or until done. Remove
pork from grill, and let stand 5
minutes. Serve pork with salsa. |
BLUEBERRY
CUPCAKES
CUPCAKES
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,
softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
TOPPING
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
2/3 cup fresh blueberries
1 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar (optional)
1. Heat oven to 375°. Line one
12-cup cupcake pan with foil or
paper cupcake liners.
2. Cupcakes. In medium-size bowl,
combine flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, beat
butter with an electric mixer until
smooth. Add sugar and beat until
pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Beat in eggs, one at a time. On
low speed, add half the flour
mixture. Beat in the milk and
vanilla, followed by remaining
flour mixture. Fold in fresh
blueberries.
3. Spoon batter into pan, a scant
1/2 cup in each indent. Bake
at 375° for 23 to 25 minutes,
turning pan once. Cool in pan
on wire rack, than remove cakes
from pan to cool completely.
4. Prepare Topping. In large bowl,
combine cream and granulated
sugar. Beat until medium-stiff
peaks are formed. Spoon onto
cooled cupcakes, about 1/4 cup
on each. Scatter 6 or 7 blueberries
over each cupcake, and dust
with a little confectioners’ sugar,
if desired. Serve immediately or
keep cook until serving. |
STICKY BARBECUED RIBS
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. celery seeds (optional)
1 /2 cup plus 1 tbsp. firmly packed
brown sugar
Kosher salt and pepper
8 lb. baby-back ribs (5 to 6 racks)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp. molasses
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1. Heat oven to 275°F. In a small
bowl, combine the chili powder,
garlic powder, dry mustard, celery
seeds (if using), 1/2 cup of
the brown sugar, 1 tsp. salt and
1/2 tsp. pepper.2. Divide the ribs between 2
rimmed baking sheets and rub
with the spice mixture (reserve
the bowl). Tightly cover the
baking sheets with foil and bake
until the meat is tender and
easily pulls away from the bone,
2 to 2 1/2 hours.
3. Meanwhile, wipe out the small
bowl, then whisk together the
ketchup, vinegar, molasses,
Worcestershire, remaining tbsp.
brown sugar and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
4. Heat grill to medium-high. Grill
the ribs, basting with the sauce
and turning occasionally, until
beginning to char, 5 to 6 minutes.
Cut into pieces before serving. |
CREAMY POTATO SALAD
3 lb. small new potatoes (about 24)
Kosher salt and pepper
1/2 cup lowfat sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 bunch radishes (about 6), thinly
sliced
3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley,
roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh tarragon, chopped
(optional)
1. Place the potatoes in a large pot.
Add enough cold water to cover
and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp.
salt, reduce heat and simmer
until tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
Drain and run under cold water
to cool. Cut into quarters.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl,
whisk together the sour cream,
mayonnaise, vinegar, and 1/2
tsp. each salt and pepper. Add
the potatoes, celery and radishes
and toss to coat. Fold in the
parsley and tarragon, if using. |
GRILLED MUSTARD CHICKEN
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
black pepper
10 lb. bone-in chicken pieces
2 medium yellow onions, cut
into 1/2-in. wedges
2 medium red onions, cut into
1/2-in. wedges
1. In a glass measuring cup
or bowl, whisk together the
mustards, apple juice, vinegar,
oil and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Divide
the chicken, onions and mustard
marinade between 2 large resealable
bags. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours
and up to 8 hours.
2. Heat grill to medium-low. Remove the
chicken from the marinade. Grill the
chicken, covered, turning occasionally,
until cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
3. When the chicken has 20 minutes left
to cook, remove the onions from the
marinade and place on grill; discard
marinade. Grill the onions, turning
occasionally, until tender and slightly
charred, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the
chicken and onions to a platter. Serve
warm or at room temperature. |
FRESH RASPBERRY BARS
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup packed light brown
sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 cups unbleached all-purpose
flour
softened butter (for brushing
sides of foil)
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
or preserves
1 pint (2 cups) fresh raspberries
1/2 an 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
softened
4 oz. goat cheese (chèvre) or 4
oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp. unbleached all-purpose
flour
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 tbsp. finely shredded lemon
peel (zest)
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon
juice
1/ 2 tsp. pure vanilla
powdered sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line
a 13x9x2-inch baking pan
with a 24-inch-long sheet of
aluminum foil, leaving extra
foil extending over ends (use
these later to lift bars from
pan); set aside. In a large
bowl beat the butter with an electric
mixer on medium to high speed until it
just begins to blend and soften slightly,
about 30 seconds.
2. Add brown sugar and salt, beat on low
speed until incorporated, 30 seconds to
1 minute. (You’re not trying to cream it,
you’re just mixing it in.) With mixer off,
add the 2 cups fl our. Beat on low speed
until flour is incorporated. Increase
speed to medium, mix until ingredients
form an even, cohesive dough
3. Break dough into small chunks and distribute
in prepared pan; with your fingers
press dough into an even layer. Bake
20 minutes or until dough has begun to
puff and is just set. Cool on wire rack 5
minutes.
4. Lightly brush exposed sides of foil with
softened butter to keep filling from sticking.
Spread jam evenly over crust.
5. Sprinkle evenly with raspberries.
6. With a lemon zester, remove peel from
lemon, making sure to avoid bitter white
pith. (For the most flavor, do this right
before baking.)
7. In a large bowl beat cream cheese and
goat cheese with an electric mixer on
medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
Mix in granulated sugar and 1 tbsp. flour
until blended. With mixer running, add
egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice,
and vanilla. Beat until smooth. |
SEARED BEEF ROULADEN
with Black Forest Ham
4 boneless top sirloin steak pieces,
trimmed (5-6 oz. each)
4 tbsp. stone-ground or brown
mustard
4 deli slices Black Forest ham
(3-4 oz.)
1/4 white onion, thinly sliced
1 long carrot, cut into thin strips
2 dill pickle spears, sliced lengthwise
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 tbsp. cold water
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1. Peheat oven to 250°. Pound
steaks to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness,
about 4x5 inches each (butterfly
steak pieces before pounding, if
necessary.)
2. Spread 1 tbsp. mustard over one
side of each steak; top with one
ham slice. Divide onion, carrot, and
pickle slices evenly among steaks,
placing vegetables close to one
end of meat. Roll steak tightly to
enclose filling; secure each roll
with butcher’s string.
3. Heat oil in a large sauté pan
over medium-high. Sear rolls,
turning to brown on all sides,
8 minutes. Place steak rolls
on a baking sheet and keep
them warm in the oven while
preparing sauce.
4. Add tomato paste to the pan
used to sear the steak. Stir
tomato paste over mediumhigh
heat until paste is
fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in broth, scraping up any
bits from bottom of the pan.
Increase heat to high; reduce
broth by half.
5. Whisk together cold water
and cornstarch in a small
bowl to make a slurry. Whisk
slurry into broth, until sauce
thickens, 1 minute.
6. Remove string from Rouladen.
Place one Rouladen on each
of four dinner plates; drizzle
each serving with 1/4 cup
sauce.
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COUNTRY RASPBERRYALMOND
TART
CRUST
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled,
cut up
1 egg yolk
4 to 6 tbsp. ice water
FILLING
3 (6-oz.) containers fresh
raspberries (5 cups)
1/2 cup plus 1/2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 egg white
1 tbsp. water
1. Whisk flour, 2 tbsp. sugar and
salt in medium bowl. With pastry
blender or two knives, cut in butter
until mixture resembles coarse
crumbs with some pea-size pieces.
2. Whisk egg yolk and 4 tbsp. of the
ice water in small bowl.
Gradually stir egg yolk mixture into
flour mixture, adding additional
water 1 tsp. at a time as needed
until dough forms. Shape into flat
round; cover and refrigerate
30 minutes or until firm.
3. Heat oven to 375°F. Roll dough
between 2 sheets of parchment
paper into 12 1/2-inch round. Peel off top sheet of paper; invert
dough onto large rimmed
baking sheet, leaving top
sheet of paper on dough.
Refrigerate while preparing
filling.
4. Place raspberries in large
bowl. Combine 1/2 cup of the
sugar and cornstarch in small
bowl; sprinkle over
raspberries. Toss to coat.
5. Remove parchment paper
from dough. Mound raspberry
mixture in center of dough,
leaving 2 1/2-inch border.
Gently fold edges over filling,
pleating dough as necessary.
6. Sprinkle raspberries with
almonds. Slightly beat egg
white and 1 tbsp. water, lightly
brush over dough. Sprinkle
with remaining 1/2 tbsp.
sugar.
7. Bake 20 minutes. Reduce
oven temperature to 350°F.;
bake an additional 25 to 30
minutes or until crust and
almonds are light golden
brown and juices are bubbling
and slightly thickened. Cool
completely on baking sheet
on wire rack. |
OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS
with Tangy BBQ Sauce
FOR THE CHICKEN
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
(5 oz. each)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/ 2 tsp. each kosher salt, black
pepper and paprika
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
3 tbsp. canola oil
FOR THE BBQ SAUCE
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/ 2 tsp. each kosher salt, black
pepper and dry mustard
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Pinch each of celery seed and red
pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1. Preheat oven to 450°. Slice each
breast in half length-wise, then
halve lengthwise again to get
4 long, thin strips per breast.
2. Combine flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp.
black pepper and paprika in a dish.3. Dredge chicken strips in the
flour mixture; place on a wire
rack. Add panko to remaining
flour.
4. Whip egg whites to soft
peaks in a bowl with a hand
mixer. Whisk in buttermilk
and Tabasco. Dip each strip
into the buttermilk mixture,
then dredge in panko mixture.
Return strips to the rack.
5. Heat oil in a large baking
sheet for 5 minutes in oven.
Arrange chicken strips in a
single layer on hot baking
sheet; roast until crispy, 10-15
minutes. Flip strips over and
roast until crispy and chicken
is cooked through, about 10
minutes.
6. Simmer apple juice,
vinegar, ketchup, honey,
Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp. salt,
1/2 tsp. black pepper, dry
mustard, lemon juice, celery
seed and red pepper flakes
for the dipping sauce in a
saucepan over medium-low
heat for 10 minutes. Off heat,
swirl in the butter. Serve sauce
warm with chicken strips. |
POTATO & GREEN BEAN SALAD
with Creamy Cucumber Dressing
FOR THE SALAD
1 lb. red potatoes, quartered
4 oz. green beans, trimmed
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
FOR THE DRESSING
3/4 cup seeded, grated cucumber
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon
2 scallions, minced
1/ 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/ 2 tsp. each kosher salt and
black pepper
1. Boil potatoes in water, 12
minutes. Add beans, cook 3
minutes; drain.
2. Drain cucumber in a colander,
15 minutes.
3. Whisk together mayonnaise,
yogurt, tarragon, scallions,
Dijon, lemon juice, salt and
pepper for the dressing; add
cucumber.
4. Toss dressing with potatoes,
beans and eggs. Serve warm
or cold. |
GARLIC CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS
1 1/2 lb. ground beef (85% lean)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (4.4-oz.) container light garlic-and herb
spreadable cheese, such as
Boursin
4 hamburger buns, split
1. Heat grill. Gently combine beef, salt
and pepper in medium bowl. Shape
into 8 (4-inch) patties 1/4 inch
thick. Place heaping tablespoon of
cheese in center of 4 patties.
Top with remaining patties; pinch edges to seal. Gently flatten to
about 3/4-inch thickness.
2. Oil grill grates. Grill burgers,
covered, over medium heat or
coals 8 to 12 minutes or until
thoroughly cooked and no
longer pink in center, turning
once. During last minute of
grilling, place buns on grill to
toast, if desired. Serve burger
in buns with Roasted Red
Pepper Relish. |
HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD
with Bacon & Scallions
1 lb. small red potatoes, roughly
chopped (6-8)
4 strips turkey bacon, diced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1. Boil potatoes in a pot of water until
fork-tender, 12-15 minutes; drain
and set aside.
2. Cook bacon in oil in a saucepan
until crispy. Transfer bacon using a slotted spoon to a papertowel-
lined plate. Add onion to
drippings in pan; sauté until
softened. Stir in flour until
paste-like. Add vinegar and
brown sugar. When mixture
is thick, return bacon to
pan. Simmer mixture for 1-2
minutes.
3. Gently stir in potatoes until
coated. Transfer potato salad
to a serving bowl and sprinkle
with scallions. Serve potato
salad warm. |
GRILLED PROVOLONE and
HERB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
4 boneless skinless chicken breast
halves
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup white wine
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1. Chop garlic, sage, thyme and
rosemary together on cutting board
until well-blended and finely minced.
Cut pocket in each chicken breast
to within 1/2 inch of edge. Rub 1/2
tsp. of the herb mixture inside each pocket, stuff each with 1/4 cup
of the cheese. Secure openings
with toothpicks; place in glass or
ceramic baking dish.
2. Combine wine, oil, remaining
herb mixture, salt and pepper
in small bowl; pour over
chicken. Cover and refrigerate
1 to 4 hours, turning chicken
occasionally.
3. Heat grill. Remove chicken from
marinade; discard marinade.
Grill, covered, over medium heat
or coals 12 to 14 minutes or
until no longer pink in center,
turning once. Remove toothpicks
before serving. |
FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD
6 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts,
drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
In a large bowl, combine the
broccoli, water chestnuts,
cranberries and onion. In a small
bowl, whisk the mayonnaise,
yogurt, sugar, vinegar, mustard,
salt and pepper. Pour over salad;
toss to coat. Just before serving,
sprinkle with almonds. |
HERB-RUBBED PORK CHOPS
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. dried marjoram
1 tsp. rubbed sage
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch
thick and 6 ounces each)
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil, divided
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp. sherry or additional reduced sodium
chicken broth
1. In a small bowl, combine the
parsley, marjoram, sage, garlic
powder, salt and pepper. Brush both
sides of pork chops with 1 teaspoon
oil; rub with herb mixture.
2. In a large nonstick skillet coated
with nonstick cooking spray,
cook chops in remaining oil over
medium heat for 3-4 minutes
on each side or until lightly
browned. Remove and keep
warm. Add broth and sherry or
additional broth to skillet, stirring
to loosen browned bits. Bring to
a boil.
3. Return chops to the pan. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for
4-5 minutes or until a meat
thermometer reads 160°. Serve
chops with pan juices. |
TOMATO GARDEN PASTA
5 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, seeded and
chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. minced chives
4 1/2 tsp. minced fresh basil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1. Cook pasta according to package
directions, adding beans during
the last 5-6 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl,
whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and
pepper. Stir in the tomatoes,
garlic, chives and basil. Drain
pasta mixture and add to tomato
mixture; toss to coat. Serve warm
or at room temperature. Sprinkle
with cheese just before serving. |
BUTTER-BASTED GRILLED CHICKEN
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tbsp. salt
3 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh sage
3 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh thyme
6 bone-in skin-on chicken breast
halves
1. Combine all ingredients except
chicken in large resealable plastic
bag. Add chicken; place in 13x9-inch
pan. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours, turning
occasionally.
2. Heat grill. Remove chicken from
marinade. Bring marinade to a
boil in medium saucepan; boil
2 minutes.
3. Grill chicken, covered, over
medium heat or coals 20 to 25
minutes or until no longer pink
in center, turning frequently and
brushing several times with
marinade until last 5 minutes of
cooking.
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TROPICAL FRUIT COCKTAIL
with Honeyed Yogurt
FOR THE YOGURT
1/2 cup 2% Greek-style yogurt
2 tbsp. honey
FOR THE FRUIT SALAD
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. minced orange zest
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup diced mango
3/4 cup diced papaya
3/4 cup diced pineapple
3/4 cup sliced banana
1 orange, peeled and sectioned
2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1. Whisk together yogurt and honey.
Divide yogurt mixture among 4
small bowls.
2. Bring sugar, water, and zest to
a boil in a small saucepan over
medium-high heat. Simmer until
sugar dissolves and a syrup
forms, 1 minute. Set aside to cool
slightly.
3. Toss fruit and mint with cooled
syrup in a bowl. Spoon fruit
mixture over yogurt in each bowl. |
PULL-APART RIBS
RUB AND RIBS
2 tbsp. dry mustard
2 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. black pepper
1 full rack pork spare ribs (about 4 pounds)
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or 1 1/2 cups beef
broth
SAUCE
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tbsp. ketchup
1. Rub: In small bowl, stir together dry
mustard, paprika, oregano, seasoned salt,
sugar and pepper.
PULL-APART RIBS
2. Ribs: Remove ribs from packaging; rinse
in cool water. Pat dry with paper towels.
Cut rack in thirds.
3. Season ribs with 1/4 cup of the dry rub,
pressing on with your hands. Pour beer
or broth and 1 1/2 cups water into slow
cooker. Stack ribs in cooker and cover.
Slow cook on LOW for 9 hours.
4. Heat gas grill to medium-high or coals
in charcoal grill to medium hot.
Sauce:
Place remaining rub, brown sugar, vinegar
and ketchup in a small saucepan. Bring
to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to
medium and simmer 5 minutes, stirring
frequently.
5. Carefully remove ribs from slow cooker.
Baste with sauce. Grill ribs 6 minutes,
turning after 3 minutes. |
SUMMER-IN-A-BOWL PASTA
8 oz. farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, halved, sliced (3 cups)
1 tbsp. minced garlic
2 cups fresh corn kernels (3 to 4 ears)
1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, coarsely
chopped
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced
(1 cup)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/3 cup slightly packed chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1. Cook pasta according to package
directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of
the pasta cooking water.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet
over medium high heat until hot. Cook
and stir onion 1 minute. Stir in garlic;
cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add
corn, bell pepper and zucchini; cook
and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until barely
crisp-tender. Stir in tomato, 1/4 cup
of the cheese, cream, reserved pasta
water, salt, black pepper and crushed
red pepper. Bring to a boil; boil 1 to
2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat.
3. Add pasta to skillet. Toss with basil and
chives; sprinkle with remaining 1/2
cup cheese. |
SPICE-ROASTED CHICKEN, RED ONIONS,
CARROTS AND PARSNIPS
2 medium red onions, cut into 1/2-in.
wedges
1 1/2 lb. medium carrots, cut into 3-in. sticks
1/2 lb. medium parsnips, cut into 3-in. sticks
2 tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
4 small chicken legs, split (4 thighs, 4
drumsticks)
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1. Heat oven to 425°F. On a large rimmed
baking sheet, toss the onions, carrots,
parsnips, oil, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and
pepper. Transfer half of the vegetables to
a second large baking sheet.
2. Season the chicken with the paprika,
cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp.
pepper. Nestle the chicken pieces among
the vegetables and roast for 15 minutes.
Switch the positions of the baking sheets
and roast until the chicken is cooked
through and the vegetables are golden
brown and tender 15 to 20 minutes more. |
CREAMY NEW POTATO SALAD
with SMOKED PAPRIKA
SALAD
2 lb. whole tiny new red or white potatoes,
unpeeled, halved or quartered if large
2/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1. Place potatoes in medium saucepan
with enough water to cover. Bring to
a boil; reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until just
tender; drain. Cool under cold running
water. (Potatoes can be prepared to
this point 1 day ahead. Cover and
refrigerate.)
2. Meanwhile, whisk all dressing ingredients
in medium bowl.
3. Cut potatoes into thin wedges. Add
to dressing, along with all remaining
salad ingredients; toss gently until
combined. Cover and refrigerate 30
minutes to 2 hours. |
GRILLED SAUSAGES with
MARINATED PEPPERS
and ONIONS
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. honey
Kosher salt and pepper
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 links Italian sausage
1 small Italian bread, cut into four pieces and split
Potato chips, for serving
1. Heat grill or a grill pan to medium-high.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice,
oil, honey, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add
the bell pepper and onion and let sit, tossing
occasionally, for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, grill the sausages, turning occasionally,
until charred and cooked through, 10 to 12
minutes. If desired, grill the bread until slightly
charred, about 1 minute.
4. Serve the sausages in the bread and top with
the peppers and onions. |
GREEN BEAN SALAD
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
1 tsp. snipped fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced
2 peaches or nectarines
1 tbsp. lime juice
In a 12-inch skillet cook
onions in hot oil over medium
heat for 5 minutes or just
until beginning to soften. Add
green beans, rosemary, garlic,
and a pinch of salt. Cover and
cook for 10 minutes more or
until beans are crisp-tender.
Remove from heat and toss in
peach slices and lime juice.
Serve hot or cold. |
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